Search.openpdf.pro virus - How to remove

Search.openpdf.pro virus is classified as another browser hijacker infection, created by a company we have already heard of. Clever App S.L is a Spanish developing-company which has produced a hijackware parasite called Searchgosearch.com. Additionally, on 19^th of April, we analysed another malicious toolbar from these developers: Wallpaperscollection.pro virus. Officially, the OpenPDF add-on is supposed to help you load your protected PDF files and unlock them. However, due to security concerns, we are not convinced that people should install a program from developers who have produced browser hijackers in the past.

Currently, Search.openpdf.pro virus and its browser extension can be found in Chrome Web store. During installation of this toolbar, the app will require the following permissions: to open and change the content on visited websites, to change browsers’ new tab page, and to control other programs, add-ons and themes (New Chrome and Firefox extensions block their removal to hijack browsers).

Search.openpdf.pro virus will come with OpenPDF toolbar

The Search.openpdf.pro search engine does not support encryption. Therefore, the information sent over the Internet without encryption can be seen by other people while it is in transit. It is unwise to choose an unsafe search engine to be featured in your browser. Your privacy might be compromised, and third-party advertisers could be allowed to display personalized advertisements.

Since Search.openpdf.pro virus occupies browsers’ new tab pages, it can be classified as a new tab hijacker. You will notice this unknown search engine every time you open your browser. Every search query might be filled with sponsored content, leading you to unknown and possibly suspicious websites.

Browser hijackers like Search.openpdf.pro virus have a few noticeable symptoms. You can notice that your computer is infecting from the repetitive streams of online advertisements. Since the OpenPDF browser add-on will be allowed to modify content on all websites you visit, it can easily add suspicious and rogue advertisements (What is malvertising?). Furthermore, you can be automatically redirected to remote websites that could be involved in malvertising of phishing campaigns. For instance, you could be exposed to pop-ups like “Your battery is damaged by virus” or “Potential threats detected”. Be careful not to fall for the social engineering scams.

In April of 2018, Search.openpdf.pro virus appears to be the most active in Spain. However, people from other countries could also notice that their new tab pages have been modified by this harmful hijacker. We recommend not keeping a suspicious browser toolbar installed. Due to OpenPDF add-on, you could have your personally-identifiable information stolen and used for further illegal activities.

How can this Search.openpdf.pro malware parasite enter my computer?

You could find OpenPDF extension in Chrome Web store. However, we do not think that voluntarily installing this toolbar is a wise idea. The reasons we think this can be found in the paragraphs above, and we hope that you will consider all of the warnings we included. In addition to being available in Chrome Web store, this extension could also be advertised in pop-ups that you randomly see during browsing. We recommend you not to install programs or add-ons from unknown sources, especially if they have been involved in the production of other malicious parasites.

Now, we have talked about the removal of Search.openpdf.pro virus, and this is the time we are going to explain this procedure in more depth. First of all, open the list of active plugins and find the OpenPDF toolbar. Remove it permanently, and your search preferences should go back to normal. However, if you think that you might have become a victim of additional malware infections, we have another option for you. Install Spyhunter and run a scan. These anti-malware tools will efficiently detect all malicious parasites in your operating system, and, of course, offer their immediate removal.

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